COCO PANELS Building Finishes BCT - V

Specifications of the finish

Governing factors behind the selection of a particular finish
Sub-categories/Types
These panels offer a 3D effect along with a warm and exotic
Natural Grain, Espresso Grain, White Patina, Grey Bliss, Antique look and feel.
Brown and Natural Bliss.
Brief Manufacturing Process
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Seasoned pieces of bamboo and coconut shells are cut into per-
fectly measured geometrical shapes or patterns that are then
Quality Aspects
glued together using some solution (blackish brown in colour)
into larger plywood (6-8mm)panels in a tile format. A variety of Finishing of laying of bamboo and cocunut pieces ensures its
colours and textures are made possible by taking pieces from both quality.
Natural grain Installation
the inside and the outside of the shell and then painting or dyeing
the pieces. Maintenance Aspects
Properties Melamine Polishing to increase its durability and life.
Water absorption capacity max. is 30 wt % of coconut shell parti-
cle. Maximum compressive strength investigated was 88.0 MPa.
Available Sizes
Details/Junctions/Joineries
4FT X 2FT Thickness 12mm. Sizes are customizable as per custom- Joining of two panels is done through adhesives
er’s needs but that increases the cost. This size is convenient When using grout leave a spacing gap of 3mm between the tiles
to manufacture and is not too big because highlight is done over for the grout.
small portion, not very big area. Its processsing is costly, so pro-
Espresso grain If you are not using grout leave a spacing gap of 1 - 2mm Living room wall cladding
ducing bigger sizes won’t be affordable.
Other specifications or details if any
Applications Only water-based lacquers, adhesives and paints are used in
Used in interiors because it deterioates by water. These panels may not
be suitable for every application. They are best applied in a dry, venti-
Usage of the material from past till date
lated area.
Used on walls, door panels (mostly main gates), windows as a high- Not a very old material, new to market. Image/Sketch
lighter between veneer or laminates, aesthetic highlight in furniture. Came into market roughly 10 -12 years back.

Installation
Applied using adhesives (same as veneer and alminates). Recognition of the material after application
Nailed sometimes at some places for extra stability. White patina Background wall cladding
Looks like a wooden mosiac

Rates
200- 250/- per sq. ft.
1500-2500/- per sheet (4ft x 2ft)
Thickness 12mm Image/Sketch

Advantages/Disadvantages of using the finish

Advantages: Eco-friendly wall coverings, each panel is lightweight,
durable and easy to install. Disadvantages: Bamboo and coconut References
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Samiksha Jain (18bar09), Neha Agarwal (18bar22), Anushka Goyal (18bar43), Radhika Atre(19bar207) IAPNU